Motorola and Nokia to Cooperate on Mobile TV Interoperability

Motorola and Nokia to Cooperate on Mobile TV Interoperability

Companies to Engage in DVB-H Enabled Handset and Network Compatibility Testing to Accelerate Time to Market for Broadcast Mobile TV Services

IBC, AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands, September 11/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In an effort to encourage greater adoption of broadcast mobile TV
services and accelerate service deployment, Motorola and Nokia today
announced that they will work to achieve interoperability among their DVB-H
(Digital Video Broadcast - Handheld) enabled mobile devices and network
services. The handset manufacturers will work together to support solutions
based on open DVB-IPDC standards available for operator partners interested
in deploying multi-vendor mobile TV services and trials in 2006 and onward.

According to Informa, the mobile TV market is poised to grow
exponentially - by 2010, there are anticipated to be over 50 million DVB-H
enabled mobile devices sold globally. The deployment of mobile TV services
will offer new business opportunities for companies across the value chain -
including content and broadcast companies, mobile service providers,
infrastructure and handset manufacturers and technology providers - and the
availability of interoperable DVB-H enabled devices and services is a key
factor in further opening up the market.

Among the many digital technologies available to deliver mobile TV
services, Motorola and Nokia both view DVB-H as an effective technology for
deploying broadcast mobile TV. DVB-H technology offers high service level
quality, low battery consumption and offers the end-user the ability to
simultaneously receive broadcasts while using other mobile services such as
telephony and internet access on their device.

"Operators around the world are evaluating broadcast mobile TV as a
compelling new service to offer their subscribers - and interoperability will
play a key role in bringing these services to market faster," said Rob Bero,
Director of Broadcast Technologies, Motorola. "As a vocal leader in open
standards, including DVB-H, we're pleased to be working with Nokia to deliver
interoperable handset and network solutions that will help enable operators
to offer the ultimate mobile TV experience for consumers."

"Commercial mobile TV services are on the verge of launching in several
markets across the world. In order for mobile TV to be a true success, we
need interoperable mobile devices and systems which deliver the best
experience for consumers and enable enjoyable, live broadcast TV when and
where it suits them, redefining prime times and television program content.
Nokia is happy to see that open DVB-H technology has and will have widespread
support across the industry players, including Motorola and Nokia, in
bringing mobile TV to market," says Harri Mannisto, Director, Multimedia
Experiences, Nokia.

In parallel to supporting mobile operators launching mobile TV services
based on existing technologies in their networks, Motorola and Nokia are both
active in ongoing standardization and technology development to optimize the
broadcast mobile TV experience. The companies will work on interoperability
efforts using the open DVB-IPDC standard while continuing to participate in
industry-wide interoperability efforts within the related standardization
bodies.

Notes to the Editors

DVB-H technology enables the TV service you are familiar with at home to
be broadcast to your mobile device. DVB-H provides a superior end-user
experience in the mobile environment with excellent picture and reduced
battery consumption. Up to 50 TV channels can be delivered with low cost,
over one network. With extensive pilots of broadcast mobile TV currently
taking place across the globe, involving leading broadcasters, mobile
operators, broadcast network operators and handset manufacturers, the market
for commercial broadcast services is expected to grow throughout 2006.

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in
wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of Seamless
Mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you get and stay
connected simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and entertainment
that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering "must have"
products, "must do" experiences and powerful networks -- along with a full
complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence
and impact, Motorola had sales of US $35.3 billion in 2005. For more
information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit
www.motorola.com

About Nokia

Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and
sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to
each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and
innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging,
games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services
for network operators and corporations. www.nokia.com

www.nokia.com/mobiletv

www.nokia.com

MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent &
Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of
their respective owners. (c) Motorola, Inc. 2006.

Source: Nokia

Media Enquiries: Jennifer Lyons, Motorola, Inc., +1-847-523-4739, jennifer.lyons@motorola.com; Nokia Multimedia Communications, tel. +358-7180-45725; Nokia Communications, tel. +358-7180-34900, e-mail: press.office@nokia.com; www.nokia.com/mobiletv; www.nokia.com

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